Material

Basic equipment

• Hilleberg Nammatj 2 (3000g)
• Down sleeping bag e.g. Exped Comfort 600 (1300g)
• Thermarest Pro Lite Large (567g)
• Bach Capacity 3 (3500g)
• 3 waterproof bags (15l for inner tent, 12l for clothes, 18l for sleeping bag)
• Hiking poles e.g. Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork
• Neoprene socks with sole - for river crossings
• Headlamp
• Ecologically degradable toothpaste
• Curd soap
• Small microfibre towel
• One tissue package per week + spare package - for bowel movement 
• Sunglasses/storm glasses - for sandstorms

Clothes/Shoes 

• Waterproof hiking boots with gravel protection and B/C sole
• Longsleeve Merino shirt + spare shirt
• Merino tight
• Functional fleece
• Down jacket
• Hardshell jacket
• Rain poncho - not breathable but perfect for wind & rain
• Hiking trousers e.g. Vaude Defender Pants
• Rain trousers
• Belt - don't take a heavy belt, shoelaces can be sufficient ;)
• Gaiters e.g. Vaude Monte Rosa Gaiters 2
• 2 pairs of hiking socks
• 1 pair of wool socks
• 3 pairs of underwear
• Buff
• Gloves
• Cap

Eating/Drinking

• Cooker e.g. Jetboil Flash 1l or MSR Windburner
• 1000g gas for cooking for 4 persons
• Activated carbon water filter e.g. Sawyer Mini
• Water bottle 1l + 1 PET 1l
• Opinel knife
• Spoon - don't take a spork, a simple spoon is sufficient ;)

Insiders

• Small book (125g)
• Travel diary & pencil - don't take a pen!
• Flask - a good Schnaps can always be helpful ;)
• Gadgets e.g. instruments - essential for the mood 
• Nylon socks - against blisters
• Emergency box with safety pins, needles, backpack buckle, shoelace, mattress patch set

First-aid kit

• Rescue blanket
• Patches
• Bandages
• Leuko Tape
• All emergency medicine what we personally needed

Electronics

• 2 Powerbanks (20.000mAh + 12.000mAh)
• USB charging cable
• Sony RX 100 camera (incl. 2 batteries)
• Go Pro
• Anker solar panel (21W)
• Enomad water turbine

We are very pleased to announce that the turbine that will be with us on our tour is the "EnomadUno" from Korea. The Enomad Uno is a water turbine that converts water energy into electrical energy. It has a built-in power bank what stores energy. So you simply put it in the river overnight and hopefully get a fully charged one out of the river the next morning.

The special feature of the turbine is that it indicates the charge status by an LED: red means 0-40% charge, blue 40-70% charge and green 70-100% charge. In the following table you will find some more specifications:

The Enomad should be the perfect turbine for a river-rich country like Iceland. The waterproof cover can be screwed over the rotor blades for protection during packaging and over the battery in use, making it particularly practical for hiking. The Enomad can also be used as a light source if the electrical power is not needed.

If you want to know more, have a look at the Enomad website or read our blog entry.

Website:

https://www.energynomad.com/ 

Videos:

https://www.facebook.com/MissionIceland18/videos/459992801081397/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyZTsM3TIOE 

We are happy to announce the cooperation with WaterLily. The WaterLily turbine is a multifunctional wind- and waterturbine that is easy to use and transport on your backpack. It has two USB ports that provide the converted power electrically. The turbine can easily be set up in wind and water by fasten it with its four lines. In terms of wider rivers the cable including the USB ports is waterproof and long enough to provide energy access from the riverside.

For more details of specification check the table below:

For our tour the WaterLily represents the perfect tool to accompany us. As wind and water are both very present in Iceland, this turbine could provide energy access almost 24/7. If you want to know more about why we want to travel with a turbine and why the WaterLily, you can check our blog post from May 9th.

For more information about the WaterLily you can try these links:

Website:
https://waterlilyturbine.com/

Youtube-Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrMd97U5Qs8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnQfNX15Gyk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_GtTJef5OE